In what situations would using ob_start() be considered a workaround for improper PHP session handling?

When PHP session handling is not working properly, using ob_start() can be considered a workaround to ensure that session data is properly stored and retrieved. This function buffers output, which can prevent headers from being sent prematurely and interfering with session data storage.

<?php
session_start();
ob_start();

// Your PHP code here

ob_end_flush();